NBC's 'The Sing Off' Returns December 6 -- features Oakwood Graduates

Ten Groups – including Oakwood Graduates “Committed” -- from Across the Country will Compete for Grand Prize: Sony Music Recording Contract and $100,000

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. – October 21, 2010 – Multi-platinum recording artist Nick Lachey is set to return as host of NBC's upcoming a cappella singing competition series, "The Sing-Off," a five-night holiday event premiering Monday, December 6 (8:00-10:00 p.m. ET). The one-of-a-kind battle of voices will continue on December 8, 13 and 15, culminating in a live finale onDecember 20 (8:00-10:00 p.m. ET each night).

Among the 10 a capella groups competing for the $100,000 prize and a Sony Music recording contract is Committed from Huntsville, Alabama, graduates of Oakwood University.  Committed is dedicated to creating unique harmonies with powerful lead vocals and a booming bass line.

Produced by Tenth Planet Productions, Outlaw Productions and Sony Pictures Television, “The Sing-Off" will feature a cappella groups performing popular songs from various genres, arranged and sung like you've never heard before. There is no lip-synching, back-up band or safety net. Ultimately, America will decide the winning group.

Submitted by Roberto Burton | OU Music Department & In One Accord Management

c/o Public Relations Office

Oakwood University